From superhero epics and edgy indie thrillers to animated gems and mainstream comedies, Lehigh Valley-affiliated actors and filmmakers added the necessary razzle-dazzle to scores of big-screen efforts. A trio of Valley natives and former residents — Amanda Seyfried, Dwayne Johnson and Dane DeHaan — are among the biggest stars in Hollywood. Right beneath them are dozens of other hard-working actors, animators, composers, costume designers and cinematographers. If that wasn't enough to be excited about, there are also a handful of area filmmakers who set and shot their movies right here in the Valley. Here are the Top 10 film stories of 2014: Amanda returns to...

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